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YK53 VYN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,440 mi
Last recorded139,440 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 139,440 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 139,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 113,756 miles

front undertray damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2011 92,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,863 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,367 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,316 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r shocker plastic insert broken

Fail 5 Dec 2008 56,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2007 50,313 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,941 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,160 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YK53 VYN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK53 VYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK53 VYN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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